By Judy Davie There are numerous additives used to preserve products, maintain consistency, thicken sauces etc. Many are harmless, but those to be weary of are preservatives, flavouring and colouring. Although manufacturers must use these products minimally, many are known to trigger behavioural disturbances, skin allergies, asthma and migraine headaches in children and sensitive individuals. […]

Oats are very important for heart health — and not just because they taste great and fill and warm you up in winter. Eating oats as part of a healthy diet low in saturated fat can lower your cholesterol, one of the risk factors in heart disease. Oats are also a rich source of soluble […]

Tapping into the power of guided imagery can reduce blood pressure, ease anxiety and more. The theory is, in terms of brain activity, that there isn’t much difference between imagining something and actually experiencing it. Brain scans prove that visualising something — sucking on a lemon, for example — triggers activity in the visual cortex, […]

You can probably recite the obvious habits for good health by heart — don’t smoke, cut down on alcohol and so on. But did you know that singing and cold showers also put time on your side? Try these fun and easy tips today. Be a clown Children are fearless, but as adults we can […]

By Jo McKinnon Getting into exercise after your bub is born is good for your body and your soul. Many a new mum has looked at her post-preggers tummy in shock. What was once a gorgeously round pregnant belly may, after the birth, look more like a deflated beach ball, as taut and toned as […]

By Judy Davie **”My husband wants to lose about 10kg over the next six months. He says he’s going to exercise every day and cut out carbohydrates completely. Is this safe?” — Sophie** If your husband was able to stick to a carb-free diet and exercise every day for six months, he would lose weight […]

Wo-long or Oo-long tea (found in most Asian stores). I started drinking the tea after finding info about it on the net when I was looking for something that may help to reduce the weight gaining effects of Cortisone. After two cups a day for two weeks I saw a remarkable difference. Even though I […]

By Judy Davie **”I do split shifts and find it hard to eat and exercise properly. I work from 3.30am to 9am, then from 3pm to 7.30pm. Is there any food I can eat to stop fatigue and keep my energy levels up?” — Kerrie** Goodness, you really have been presented with a challenge. I […]

By Judy Davie **”I recently stopped drinking cow’s milk because it made me feel nauseous and soon after I drank it (either in coffee or tea) or ate food with milk or cream in it I would throw up. I switched to soy milk and then consulted my doctor, who sent me for tests. The […]

After being fed up with my unhealthy lifestyle, I bit the bullet and hired a personal trainer for just one session per week. He set me a program to use when I came to the gym on my own, and for that one session I have alone with him per week he really works me […]